One of my Lollapalooza highlights, White Reaper, is coming to Chicago this upcoming Tuesday and there are still tickets available! White Reaper released their new album, The World’s Best American Band, this past Spring and they have been touring non-stop ever since. The album features more seasoned lyrics, layered guitars, and melodies that will lodge…

Bully is back in Chicago in support of their sophomore album, Losing, which was engineered and mixed by lead singer Alicia Bognanno. After the success of their debut album Feels Like, the second album generated a lot of buzz before it was even released. As for the title of the album, Bognanno says “The title of the…

Canadian indie pop band Alvvays is returning to Chicago this Friday to play Thalia Hall. The band originally gained attention with their single “Adult Diversion” off their 2014 self-titled debut album. Alvvays released their second album, Antisocialites, in September of this year and are eager to try their new material on eager fans. The band’s unique…

Mister Moon, the “culternative” rockers out of North Central Ohio, will be playing The Elbo Room this Saturday along with Sean Wilson, American Narcissism / The Pirate Broadcast, and Red Ransom. Despite the fact that all four band members have visited Chicago, this will be their first time playing the Windy City as Mister Moon.

NYC indie pop duo Cults will be playing Lincoln Hall this Sunday to show off new tunes from their latest album, Offering. Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion first burst onto the scene with their hit “Go Outside” from their 2013 album Static. Offering marks the first time the duo have shared equally in the writing process. While Follin has…

Scottish cult heroes, The Trashcan Sinatras, are coming through Chicago next week for their 30th anniversary tour! The band’s touring and recording has been sporadic in recent years, but they are hitting the road again with their most extensive US tour in decades. The show will be acoustic and feature not only fan favorites, but…

Kasabian and Slaves are playing House of Blues this upcoming Tuesday. Kasabian, one of the UK’s most beloved bands, will be playing in support of their 6th studio album, For Crying Out Loud, which was released this past May. It has been 3 years since Kasabian has done a US tour, so both the band and…

Jay Som is swinging back through town to enchant us with their beautiful, sprawling music. The brainchild of Melina Duterte, Jay Som’s most recent album, Everybody Works, has received high praise from the likes of Stereogum, Paste, Entertainment Weekly, and Rolling Stone. Last time they were in town was an absolute treat–don’t miss out on…

Looking for something to do next Wednesday? Check out Widowspeak, the Brooklynites dishing out dreamy indie rock for just $15 that night. The released their new album, Expect The Best, in late August and are looking forward to playing the new tracks for live audiences. To get your tickets, click here.